Washington joins other states in capping rent hikes as housing costs surge in 2025. Here's what renters need to know.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signs bills aiming to alleviate the affordable housing crisis, including House Bill 1217, which caps rent increases and provides tax relief for disabled veterans.

House Bill 1217, also called the “rent-cap bill,” was among the most hotly debated measures during the 2025 session.

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The most contentious bill that Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law was a state-level mandate to cap rent increases.

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Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law Wednesday that sets limits on rent increases, making the state among the first in the nation to provide protections for tenants. The rent ...